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Thousands of on-line and offline stores showcase amazing kids clothes. They are fun to shop for and great to look at. Who doesn’t like to dress up their little ones and rejoice at their own child’s beauty! Most of the young mothers are ready to spend ample amount of time and money to buy the best things ever for their lovely babies. But they do not have a clue as to what suits their babies best. Here are a few tips to improvise when shopping for kids clothes. They are best fit for mothers having babies below two years.

1. Always select soft material.

2. Go with branded items in the decent stores. Do not buy cheap clothing. It will fade off in a few days or the material will won’t be soft enough for your baby.

3. Babies look amazing in dark colors. But, mild colors like pink, sky blue and other pastel colors are the best choice for them, especially in the under wears and inner garments. Since, babies tend to wet their garments very often darker colors will spread on their skin, causing rashes. This happens no matter what great brand you choose. There are no such issues with the light colors.

4. Don’t select very tight garments. Avoid the ones with elastic and go for the ones which can be tied easily. Select loose fitting dresses instead of perfect fitting ones. Whenever you shop for kids clothes make sure you don’t purchase only perfect fitting clothes. Choose some loose fitting dresses too. They will be very useful when the baby feels sick. The dress will allow some air to pass through it.

5. Avoid very shiny dresses or posh dresses with lots of attachments like beads. The baby might get harmed through them or tend to pull them apart from the dress and swallow them.

6. Though kids clothes are produced out of several material, prefer pure cotton always. It is good for their soft skin. Cotton sweaters keep them warm in the winter and cotton dresses absorb the sweat easily in summer. Reserve silk, lace and dresses made of other materials for parties.

Our babies are totally dependent on us, for the first few years of their life. It is our duty to provide them with the best starting from kids clothing to everything else they require. The next time you go out shopping for you infant baby, remember these tips and select the best products possible.

One truth that every parent discovers as their baby gets older is that they also get bigger, sometimes at such an astonishing rate that you swear the clothes you just bought last week don’t fit already! As your sweet infant becomes a baby, then a toddler and then a child, they move through clothing sizes so quickly. Before you know it, they’ve grown from size 3-6 months to 3T and you have tons of adorable baby clothing at home that you can’t bear to get rid of but don’t have use for anymore. Here are some popular ideas for what you can do with your baby’s clothes now that you can’t use them anymore.

Have a baby clothing swap party. Chances are you aren’t the only family with this sort of overflow. Plan a swap party with other parents from your children’s school, moms you’ve met in play groups or friends who have children in the same age range as yours. Ask the attendees to bring clothing similar to what they would like to receive, reminding them to keep it stain and tear-free. Decide ahead of time how the swap set-up will be, with clothing set out for perusing like a store or wrapped up and labeled by size for a surprise once everyone gets home. Consider if you want the swap to be same-for-same, with parents who brought footed pajamas to go home with footed pajamas in a larger size, or if you want to bundle by size and send home big surprise packages to be opened at home later. Along with a glass of wine and snacks, this can be a fun way to also get the grown-ups together to socialize while at the same time serving your kid’s needs.

Online swapping services can also be the way to go. Swapping can be done online as well, done with a sort of honor system in place that seems to work surprisingly well. Be sure to check out previous participant’s feedback on online services and only sign up if you feel totally comfortable with the group and their reputation. The shipping charges may be a deterrent, but can be worth the investment if you live in an area where swapping isn’t a local option but appeals to you.

Consider consignment sales. Many cities have consignment stores that resell children’s clothing, and towns that don’t have them at least have internet access where you can find online consignment done remotely. These stores typically only take higher-end baby clothing but serve a clientele who are ready to spend should they find the right item. Don’t be afraid to consult with a consignment store’s manager on appropriate prices, so you can avoid overpricing an item because of emotional attachment or personal expectations that might not be realistic.

Sell them yourself. Going “old school” and having a garage sale is always a good option. Be sure to advertise your sale well. Baby clothing sells best at garage sales if it’s clean and organized by size, and if it’s displayed in an attractive manner. It will be unfolded and refolded by almost every person going through your sale, so be sure to stay on top of messy, unfolded piles of clothes. Also, don’t mark the price too high or you’ll find visitors aren’t interested in the used clothing. Craiglist and eBay are online options for similar garage sale experiences. For baby clothing sales on both these sites and a garage sale, bundling clothes into lots to be purchased together can help you sell.

Store clothing for future children. If you might be having more children in the future, consider investing in large Tupperware-style bins that seal closed and can be kept in the garage or other storage areas with clothing saved for future babies. There is a comfort to getting out baby clothes from your older kid’s baby days when you’re expecting a new one, and nothing beats the savings of reusing your own used baby clothes. The emotional enjoyment of going through the older things is priceless. If you have the space to save your baby’s clothing as they grow, this can be a great option.

Donations for the needy. There are always charitable organizations that need used children’s clothing and the area you live in is no exception. Look for philanthropic groups that serve homeless families, teenaged mothers, at-risk children or battered women, as they are always in need of quality baby and children’s clothing to support the kids that come in with these victims and needy people. They particularly need nighttime clothing like baby pajamas for people coming in for help late at night with nothing but the day clothes they have on. These organizations can often give you receipts for the value of your used clothing to deduct on your federal taxes so you get a little financial benefit from your altruistic efforts as well.

Military donations. Contemplate reaching out to military groups in your area or whom you are in touch with online to see if there are any groups that can take your baby clothing to give out to families abroad as soldiers interact with them in their home lands. Particularly in impoverished countries where American troops are stationed, having shoes and clothing to give out to the children in the communities where we are trying to make a positive difference can have a large, positive impact. If you find the right group to give your footed pajamas and clothing to, you can often send the packages through the Military Postal Service, at no charge to you.

Whether you want to make some money off the clothing that your children have outgrown, or you want to pass it along to someone else with nothing other than the personal satisfaction that you’ve helped someone in need, finding the right solution for your baby’s outgrown clothing can be a challenge. Regardless of the solution that you go with in the end, knowing that someone else’s baby will get good use out of your used clothing can be very rewarding!

Custom t-shirt printing has become very popular over the years as people like the freedom of being able to choose and customize the words and graphics that they want on their shirts. With so many printing companies however, it can be confusing to choose the right one for your printing needs; here are 7 things to look for when choosing a printing company.

1. How many t-shirts do you want printed? Do you want a single shirt for yourself or do you want shirts for your club, a family reunion, an entire debate club, or department, etc. Some companies will only print shirts in bulk so if you want a single shirt, these companies won’t work for you; if you do want shirts in bulk, you’ll want to check out any possible discounts and wholesale prices.

2. Type of design. This is a very important factor to take into consideration; some companies will have design presets for you to choose from while others will allow you to come up with your own customized design and print that for you.

3. Location and timeframe. This is especially important if you need your shirts quickly; if you need your shirts in 3 days it would be foolish to pick a company that requires a minimum of 5 days. So find out how long it will take to get your shirts back and where the company is located as distance may be another factor to consider if you want the shirts quickly.

4. Method of submission. Some printing companies will require that you submit your design on a CD or thumb drive which may not work for you if the company is not nearby where you live. Other companies such as those online will allow you to email your design to them if that suits you best.

5. Price. Of course this one is a given; you want quality but you don’t want something that is going to break the bank, especially if you are ordering in bulk rather than just one individual shirt.

6. Design skills. If you know the design you want but don’t have the graphic design skills to create it yourself, you will probably need help moving your idea from your head to a t-shirt; if this is the case then you may want to choose a printing service that can help you with this part of the process.

7. Reputation. Last but not least, check out the reputation of the company you choose before making a final decision; some companies may be really good at printing but have very poor customer service. So see if you can get some customer reviews before choosing a company to work with.

One of the first things that you need to do is to choose a shirt that you want to use for your design. You can choose to use either a light colored shirt or a dark colored one for your little project. Be sure to use the right kind of transfer paper for your chosen shirt as well. And most important of all, make sure that you use a blank t-shirt for this one. No point in designing a shirt that already has prints on it.

After you have selected a shirt that you want to use, the next step is to choose a photograph. You can choose one from the Internet or one that you might be keeping in your personal collection. You can also draw your own designs if you have the artistic talent in you to do so. Be sure to scan your selected photos on your computer so you can further edit them using a graphics program such as Photoshop.

Once you have your program opened, you can put in additional touches to your photo if you wish. You also crop, realign, and rotate the image if you think it will add more depth to it. Afterwards, you can choose to add a border to your design. This will make it look more organized and you can add in some text to give it some more personal touches as well.

Be sure to use text that is appropriate with the design that you are going to use. If it is a picture or doodle of your face, you can write something to describe yourself. Remember that since it is your design, you can choose to go ham and write some pretty obnoxious stuff about yourself, but all in the spirit of good humor of course.

After you are done editing your design, do not forget to save it to your flash drive as a JPEG file (USB) so you can present it to the printing shop afterwards. Always try to go for a printing shop that offers affordable service. However, you should also make sure that their service is top notch as well so that you can get the most out of your money.

As you can see, coming up with your own t-shirt design really isn’t that hard as long your imagination is active. There are literally no limits to the kinds of designs that you can come up with. The only one that can limit them is you.

Today’s article is for the guys who want to improve their style dramatically with little effort.

More and more men are starting to realize how a sense of fashion is an asset in every aspect of their lives. In today’s world, looking your best keeps you one step ahead.

For those of who don’t really know where to begin in today’s society of information overload, fear not, making sure to cover the 5 areas below will be the fastest way to improve your first impression:

1) Make Sure The Fit Is Flattering

The clothes you wear should attractively fit your body shape – whatever shape that may be – and look like they’ve been hand-made for you.

For some guys, drilling just this one bit of information into your head will instantly improve the way you look.

Yeah…yeah, it sound simple, but not having the proper fit is one of most common mistakes that men make when dressing.

So, how do you know when clothes fit correctly?

When you’re trying something on and you begin to question whether it’s too big or too small, it probably is.

A good rule of thumb for finding a great fit is to pay attention to where the shoulder seams of the shirt or jacket lie; it should sit close above where your humerus (upper arm) fits into your scapula (shoulder blade). Not all sizes are created equal, so use good judgment. Fits will differ depending on the design and manufacturer. Your body shape will also determine if certain cuts will flatter you or not.

You may have passed with big clothing when you were a young boy – wearing hand me downs and creating the appearance of some bulk to your tiny frame – but if you’re a grown man, you can no longer get away with this…

Don’t wear anything too tight, it doesn’t look good on a man. You’ll look like you’re about to burst out of your shirt. Even if you’re muscular, women would rather it be a mystery of what’s underneath. If you’re a built guy, it’ll show up in your frame, you really don’t have to show off your muscles to that extent – it’s a cry for attention.

Always make sure your pants are the right length – the pants should just cover the top of your shoe when you’re standing. There shouldn’t be too much fabric bunched up around your ankle and they shouldn’t be so high that people can see your socks when you’re standing. If you can’t find the right length, get them hemmed to the appropriate length.

Pants should rest on your waistline, slightly above the hip bone without touching your belly button. They shouldn’t be too tight or too baggy. You should be able to fit two fingers into the waistline. For a more comfortable fit, get a relaxed fit or a boot cut. Do not purposely get a bigger size to try and create a baggier effect. You look like a walking weight loss advertisement.

Once you start to pay more attention to how things fit on your body instead of just glancing at the size tag, you’ll start to recognize the patterns of what to look for next time.

2) Shoes Are Critical

Many have heard that shoes are the first thing that women look at. While that may not literally be true, shoes display an immeasurable amount of personality and taste; it’s pretty much ALL a woman has to look at to quickly judge what “league” you belong to.

Your shoes can make or break your entire outfit. If every part of your ensemble is perfect, but your shoes aren’t at par, you’ll look like a guy TRYING (and failing) to look stylish, not one who seamlessly IS.

I can’t stress enough how your shoes allow a person to determine how stylish you really are. Women pay attention to details, and after looking you over, your shoes will tell her the truth.

If you don’t believe that women pay attention to shoes, let me explain why. There are billions of shoes out there for women to choose from, in all shapes and sizes. Most woman understand the power shoes have in helping them look fabulous. This experience with shoes helps them to not only judge other women by the shoes they wear, but men as well. They can quickly tell the quality of the shoes, along with the quality of the person, because they’ve been practicing it for years. When you do something enough, you undoubtedly begin to recognize patterns.

If you’re a car enthusiast, here’s a good example:

A woman drives up in a hot exotic car, tuned up in subtle, but perfect ways. You’re experience with cars tells you what kind of person would drive a quality car like that – the kind of resources they would need to have to acquire it. The way the car is tuned up would tell you how smart that person is, and how passionate they are about car performance and quality. You believe that this isn’t just some ordinary person but they pay attention to the details that matter, and that alone deserves your respect because it’s rare. Finally, someone who understands, and even better, it’s someone of the opposite sex! All this probably makes you associate her with certain qualities, increasing her level of attractiveness to you. Whenever you really understand the worth of something and how things work, you start to respect others who understand it because you know it’s not easy to get to that level of understanding without experience and some passion. And that by itself says a lot about someone. So showing a woman you understand shoes, really shows her that you’re a stylish guy.

With shoes, it’s about quality. It’s better to have two or three pairs of good shoes that will last a long time than to have twenty-five pairs of generic-looking bargain brands. That’s especially true of your dress shoes, but you can slide a little on casual shoes and sneakers.

Spend some money and get the best shoes you can afford, but make sure they are comfortable. If you’re buying leather shoes, get quality leather. It’s a lot less expensive to get them refurbished a number of times and have them last forever than to replace poorly made shoes every month.

The soles of well-made shoes will be stitched, not glued, to the bottom of the shoe. Also, the lining in better shoes is made of high-quality calfskin or natural leather, not synthetic materials. You can really tell a quality shoe by looking at the stitching – it should be neat and barely noticeable.

No matter how well you dress above your shoes, your shoes really sum it all up. Make sure you have a complete look from head toe. Nice, clean, well-made shoes is really all you need.

3) Be Mindful of Stereotypes

Image isn’t everything …

But it matters a freakin’ whole lot.

There is a “special police” guy who I see at Starbucks all the time. The Special Police unit is not a big deal in the U.S., they only have jurisdiction over small designated areas – but this guy walks in with his nicely pressed uniform like he owns the place.

The guy looks as young as a teenager – he’s got combed brown hair to one side, a spare tire gut, and wire rimmed glasses. Without his uniform, he would look like a real loser. Everyone treats him like he’s the man, almost like he’s the town sheriff – with respect, and accolade.

This is PROOF of how stereotypical dress invokes ASSOCIATIONS that DHVs even before you interact with the person.

So leverage those loaded avatars.

4) When in Doubt, Keep it Simple

If you don’t know where to start, start with the basics. We all want to stand out, but let’s do it the right way, not the wrong way. The right way will get people to compliment your style, even if it’s an outrageous rocker style. The wrong way makes you look you just threw a bunch of things together, without any specific attention to a complete look.

If you can’t cover the fundamental basics, you shouldn’t be going for the flair. Throwing on a rocker shirt and some ripped jeans won’t magically turn you into a sex god. It has to be put together the right way. So even for those attention grabbing flair addicts – when in doubt, keep it simple.

The guys who know how to do flair know how to do simple. When I say simple, I’m not talking about wearing an undershirt and some shorts. The real stylish men are the ones who can take generic looking clothing and make sure all the details are right (i.e., cut, fit, fabric, stitching, quality) along with their own knowledge of putting it all together in the most stylish way. They can take a normal dress shirt, match it with the right v-neck sweater, the right jeans, and shoes, and still stand out in great way. Throw in a hot pair of shades into the mix, and they’re golden.

You must understand what makes a man stylish before you go grabbing flashy items off the racks.

Being able to do this is a necessary base, which you can then take and add your own elements. For example, we can take the simple look I just mentioned and turn it into a rocker look in a matter of minutes:

Unbutton the collar buttons, add a skinny tie, roll up the sleeves and add a simple leather bracelet, put on some cowboy boots, and mess up the hair a little.

5) Stay In Shape

Fashion is not just about what you wear, it’s also about how it looks on your body. Take the same threads and put them on two different people: one who’s in good shape and athletic, and another who has a beer gut, round shoulders and a sunken chest. No matter what the clothes are, they’ll look better on the first guy.

Taking better care of your body can be as simple as making a few minor changes to your diet and spending a couple of hours at the gym every week. The related benefits of being healthier are that you’ll feel better about your body, be more confident and, therefore, look better. Attitude stems from confidence, and a large part of style is attitude.

If hunting clothes are not patterned to be in harmony with the surroundings and the hunter sticks out like a sore thumb, then he/she might as well say goodbye to the hunt and go home for no animal is going to come near enough to be caught! Just like camouflage plays a critical role in the army, so does it in hunting!

If one has a good look at the animal world, one would notice that nature has provided them with skins and accessories that become a part of whichever environment they dwell in. Also, animals, especially birds, have been blessed with keen eyesight! Thus, if the hunter has to come back with memories of a satisfying hunt and a rich haul, he/she has to put aside everyday clothes and select hunting clothes with specific patterns that imitate the very surroundings where the game can be found.

Coming to the hunting grounds themselves, they can range anywhere from dry terrain to wetland grass to dense underbrush. Now camouflage does not mean settling down behind some stone or tree or bush! what it indicates is “concealment in plain sight of the game”. To be more exact, the quarry should find it difficult to distinguish between the person and the environment! So the hunter’s movements are equally important. If the prey should not feel disturbed by unfamiliar movements, the hunter has to practice moving with unmatched skill while wearing camouflage hunting clothes.

Where can the hunter find this type of hunting clothes? A large number of companies are actually waiting to pander to his/her needs! All sorts of patterns and sizes suitable for the outdoors and for stalking different kinds of game are available. They provide for men and women, and even children! The clothes range from pants and shirts in varied styles and cuts to coats, gloves, coveralls and shoes. There are accessories with camouflage patterns too!

For those seasoned hunters who wish to have a good and comfortable hunting trip, there are even curtains, beds and furniture with camouflage patterns. And the hunters love them!

A certain amount of care has to be lavished on hunting clothes if they are to prove long-lasting. Soaps free of scent should be used to wash these clothes. If UV brighteners are utilized, the dyes present in certain fabrics make the UV wavelengths stand out or bounce. So animals can detect these camouflage patterns easily. Therefore, there are specific detergents that prevent this from happening; the UV wavelengths get absorbed.

Though we consider ourselves civilized, there are many aspects of our society that are uncivilized which can be supported by the presence of crime and thieves. Policing is a public service to keep law and order in our society during situations where man’s weakness fails him to be civilized. How many of you have an idea of the importance of dressing right in this field?

A police man has to be a commanding person and he should be able to show his fellowmen that he is a better qualified man to guide/help them. One of the ways he can express it to the concerned people is the way he dresses himself. For men, shirt does not stay tightly inside the pants all day as they move their hands up and down. A shirt-stay is a strap which is very elastic in nature that can help police man to keep the shirt tucked inside.

Policemen worry a lot and take lot of effort to look sharp all day which helps them to take a commanding stance when it comes to situations that are not desirable. For instance, imagine a situation where a thief is holding a gun at point blank range and needs persuasion to avert the disaster. The thief who is troubled should respect the guy who is persuading him in order to listen to his words and a good dressing matter a lot in commanding respect.

It is not very costly to buy one of these shirt stays and you can order these from internet itself. It may prove to be very helpful and you may find the change in the behavior of other people towards you as your public image slowly betters itself with the use of shirt stays. As a police officer you have the responsibility to take care of yourselves in order to do a greater good which is public service.

There is also a possibility of your stress levels coming down as you do not have to bother about your shirt staying in all the time. Shirt stays are part of the military uniform and you can understand the importance that shirt stays are given by incorporating them in to the military dress code. You can always gather lot of information on shirt stays from various sources such as internet, retail outlets and friends who are already using it as there is no better teacher than experience.

A provocative article featured in the Daily Mail voiced concerns about the UK’s growing population of overweight people. Naveed Sattar; Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow has outlined how we might deal with the problem. This has prompted me to write a response.

I write both on a personal level since I am part of that statistic (5′ 5″ size 16/18, middle age overweight woman) and as the Director of a retail fashion business that specialises in size 16 plus fashion.

All my adult life I have struggled to keep my weight in check. One of the things that has constantly put salt in the wound was the lack of attractive clothes size 16 plus. Even when some stores did offer a plus department it always seemed there was a lack of an attractive environment – I didn’t want to be shoved in the back of the shop or worse still, sent down to the basement. I wanted to shop in Joseph and Harvey Nichols. A stroll down Bond Street or Sloane Street would be frustrating and depressing. Indeed, these are the emotions that inspired me to start the company.

I believe that every woman has the right to be able to present herself in the most attractive way possible. We work with what she has not what she has not. All women should be able to buy beautiful clothes. This is not something that should be exclusive to thin people and larger women should not be prejudiced against.

Should the exclusive design shops such as Armani, Donna Karan, Gucci, Chloe and Nicole Farhi etc. be more flexible then I would be out of business.

Having outlined why Beige exists and our philosophy, back to the article… the headline in the Daily Mail “Obese should have health warnings on their clothes” was a mis-quote. The professor actually suggested “Oversize clothes should have obesity helpline numbers sewn on them to try and reduce Britain’s fat crisis”.

This crisis, by the way is not exclusive to Britain. It is a problem for most wealthy western countries. I accept that being overweight can be bad for your health – heart disease, cancer, joint problems, diabetes and so on are more prevalent amongst those of us who are overweight. Why it is of particular concern to Britain is because we have a National Health Service – we do not have to pay for our health care. In America there is no such a service and presumably overweight people pay higher health insurance premiums.

I understand the professor’s concern over what he has defined as ‘Britain’s fat crisis’. I agree that something should be done about it. But sewing in labels into clothes?

My quick answer to all of you who have asked what I think is, NO!

Why, No?

It will make the situation worse!

I should think this proposed label would drive many to the comfort of the nearest chocolate bar. Those of us who are part of the fat crisis statistic know that we are fat. We know it’s not great for our health, in fact many are already suffering the side effects as listed above.

Educate Britain’s children about healthy lifestyles by all means, but please be more sensitive and less judgmental to those people who are overweight.

Health warnings on junk food are acceptable, clearly marked labels on all food products is a great idea – most supermarkets have improved their labeling.

The very idea of putting labels on people’s clothes in this manner has an extremely sinister feel to it – where does it all lead? Where does the responsibility of a government for the people begin and end?

Why are we allowed to purchase cars that have the capacity to exceed the speed limit… surely that can’t be good for our health?

We are allowed to over spend…indeed encouraged to do so… so should our credit cards be capped to reflect our earnings?

Why just pick on fat people? There are many other groups of people who put a strain on the government’s resources.

I am not saying that it is OK to be overweight – however if for what ever reason one finds oneself not able to wear clothes less than size 16 then it is not our place to judge.

Looking for a unique clothing style? Don’t want to spend a lot of money? Do it Yourself Clothing may be just the thing for you!

No longer do you have to own a sewing machine, understand how to choose and fit a pattern, or even know how to sew in order to create your own uniquely-different way of dressing on a budget. It’s easy. It’s been done for centuries. And, what’s more, you can do it too.

I’m going to suggest several ways that you can create “Do It Yourself Clothing”. With a bit of imagination and the desire to create your own style, you will soon be able to discover many potential clothing products in your own community.

Think Vintage

Visit your local antique stores and even the thrift stores with an eye for fashions from previous generations. Look for quality, style, and serviceability. Remember that “wash and wear” is a fairly new term. Fabrics from the past frequently require ironing.

While there, jog on over to the “linens area”. You’ll find a variety of gorgeous tablecloths, doilies, and, depending on your age, things you’ve never heard of.

Now what are you going to do with all of this? Think of new uses, new combinations, and up-to-the-minute fashion statements that you can create yourself. A hand embroidered clothes-pin bag can be transformed into a delightful purse while a chenille robe can become a fashionable coat.

Think Rustic

Pioneers, cowboys, and native Americans had no choice but to create their own clothing. You have a choice but a rustic clothing design may be just your style. Old demin jeans have a variety of uses. Combine with a brightly colored sash and a plaid shirt and you have a new look. They can be cut into squares and hand stitched together with brightly colored yarn to create an exciting vest, purse, or even a skirt. Imagine all the ways you can use an old burlap sack to create a style just for you.

Fabric Store Specials

Take your imagination to your local fabric store or Walmart. Look at the bargain and closeout tables. A yard of lacey fabric or velvet makes a beautiful stole. And don’t forget to eye the upholstery and tablecloth fabrics. The printed plastic tablecloth fabrics have a flannel backing and can be cut without any fear of raveling on the edges.

These are just a few ideas to get your imagination off the starting line and running down the field to a Do It Yourself Clothing Style that is yours alone!

As the founder and owner of my own clothing brand, I’ll explain some of the more successful strategies I’ve applied.

1. Examine other clothing brands in your niche market
Firstly, and most importantly, have a look at what other clothing brands are doing in your niche market. Pay particular attention to their product range. What type of t-shirts/apparel do they have? Are they slim fit, loose fit, oversized fit or tall fit? What type of cut are they? Are they V necks, crew necks, tank tops and so on? Of equal importance is the type of printing that’s used for their logo. Do they use screen printing, heat transfer or digital printing? The type of fabric used should also be considered. Do they use heavy cottons, light cottons or have they moved to an Eco Friendly organic cotton? In addition, follow up on their customer feedbacks and reviews via their web page, their Facebook pages or twitter. Once all this information has been examined and explored it then poses the question, will i be able to produce a product that will beat their prices or at the very least be competitive, while sustaining a good profit margin?

2. Customer Service
Whether you have an on line or retail store, customer service is crucial to your survival. Assist your customers in a prompt, timely and professional manner with their questions and queries. In regards to an on line store, respond to your customers email enquiries within the time frame specified on your web page. If you say you’ll get back to emails within 24hrs then ensure you do just that! Allocate time every day to get back to all customer emails. It’s the number one thing any business can do. Stand out with your customer service. Customer satisfaction is imperative to your clothing brands success. If done correctly your customers are more likely to be happy with your brand and come back again, and they’ll bring their friends and family next time.

3. Sell your clothing brand image.
Have something unique. If you squeeze out the same thing that everybody else is making, people are going to go with the existing brand instead of you. Produce something different than what is out there on the market. Bring something fresh to the table.

4. Learn how to market
As with any business, knowing how to market is critical for success.Having a good website for your brand will make it easier for customers to shop for your products, but advertising is what drives them to the site in the first place. For more in depth tips on marketing please view my article “internet and business on line marketing”.

5. Preserve
Like any start up business clothes lines take a lot of hard work and dedication. You’ll meet some challenges along the way, but if you believe in yourself and your brand, you’ll succeed. Owning and running a successful clothing line isn’t easy, in fact it’s tough work that can pay off if you give it your all and enjoy what you do.